Objective

I am seeking a position in the engineering department

1975  

Sebring McKinley High School

1976  

USAF  Technical training school – Communications Cable and Antenna

1986  

National Cable Television Institute – Installer Technician

1992  

National Cable Television Institute – Service Technician

             1995 to 2016

SCTE Broadband Technician Certification – (recertify every 3 years )

             1985 to 2014

SCTE and vendor training and seminars

Including Scientific Atlanta, Motorola, Cisco, Big Band, Fujitsu, Ciena, Ineoquest

             2105            

Fiber optic Association – Certified Fiber Optic Technician

Time Warner Cable

Fiber Technician

                                               April 2012 to Present

ü       Install, test,  troubleshoot and repair OSP fiber optic cables and equipment

ü       Repair and replace CATV optical nodes

ü       Maintain CWDM optical networks

ü       Create, audit, update fiber documentation

Comcast

Headend Technician and Engineer

November 2002 to June 2011

ü       Analyze site capacity, AC / DC power and cooling, QC contractor’s work at hub sites

ü       Install and configure multicast monitoring devices for region including IP, QAM and ASI devices

ü       Install, configure and maintain site equipment monitoring devices, alarms relayed to NOC

ü       Install and configure equipment for new product launch and equipment upgrades.

ü       Assist with installation of DWDM transport and networking equipment

ü       Prepare job aids for projects and new equipment installations and configuration.

AT&T Broadband

Headend Technician

June 1999 to November 2002

ü       Install, activate and repair HSD, VOD and broadband phone equipment

ü       Fiber optic networks - Install, optimize and maintain node and DWDM transport optics

ü       Use OSA, light meter and OTDR to verify and trouble shoot fiber optic networks

ü       Design and install RF portion of headends and hubs in compliance with company specifications

TCI

Technician and Supervisor

June 1980 to June 1999

ü       Trained the employees; prepare monthly reports; verify compliance with FCC and company standards

ü       Install and maintain and repair site equipment, perform FCC proof of performance testing

ü       Use spectrum analyzers, meters, scopes and DVM to trouble shoot,  set and align equipment

ü       Project management for small system rebuilds and upgrades

ü       Installation and service of Cable TV service, sweep and align outside line gear

ü       Assemble and align earth stations and waveguide, install satellite receivers

United States Air Force                                                                            

                                   January 1976 to February 1980

Communication Cable Technician

Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers